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Book Review: The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton

Published on March 21, 2022June 8, 2024 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEWOMEN WITCHES by India Holton. Though part of a series, it reads as a standalone. This light-hearted fantasy romance contains plenty of witty banter, plus pirates and witches.

Author: India Holton
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publish Date: March 15, 2022
Print Length: 352

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Blog Tour: The Book of Uriel by Elyse Hoffman

Published on October 27, 2021February 3, 2026 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about THE BOOK OF URIEL by Elyse Hoffman as part of The Write Reads book tour.

Author: Elyse Hoffman
Publisher: Project 613 Publishing
Publish Date: January 26, 2021
Pages: 373
Type: Paperback
Amazon Link: The Book of Uriel*

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Book Review: Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi

Published on August 1, 2021November 25, 2024 by CelesteLeave a comment

Today’s review is about SPARKS LIKE STARS by Nadia Hashimi. This historical fiction begins in 1978 Kabul at the start of the Saur Revolution.

Author: Nadia Hashimi
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publish Date: March 21, 2021
Print Length: 464

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Book Review: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

Published on July 18, 2021November 25, 2024 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about THE ONCE AND FUTURE WITCHES by Alix E. Harrow. It’s a standalone historical fantasy set in the late 1800s about witchcraft and the strength of women.

Author: Alix E. Harrow
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: October 13, 2020
Print Length: 528

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Book Review: The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel

Published on June 20, 2021November 25, 2024 by CelesteLeave a comment

Today’s book review is about THE ROOM ON RUE AMELIE by Kristin Harmel. Set in Paris at the start of WWII, Ruby’s husband begins disappearing for days at a time. Soon, Ruby finds out more about the Resistance.

Author: Kristin Harmel
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Gallery Books
Publish Date: March 27, 2018
Print Length: 400

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